Embassy HEADLINES Issue 506

By Published On: April 14, 2022Categories: Cannabis, News

TOP STORIES

Excluding medicinal cannabis users from driving offences

Submissions open for NSW drug-driving inquiry

MardiGrass postponed following recent floods

AUSTRALIA/NZ

Cannabis-infused wine has made a splash in the United States, so is Australia ready?

Sydney 420 Rally and Community Picnic

Nimbin 420 Day Picnic

Microdose 14: For the Love of Weed and Justice, 28 April 2022, Webinar

NZ Medical Cannabis Put On The Fast-Track

Cannatrek to begin construction on Victoria facility

NORTH AMERICA

Arizona Court Rules in Favor of Woman Charged With Child Abuse Over Prenatal Pot Use

North Dakota Activists File New Marijuana Legalization Initiative For 2022 Ballot

Medical Cannabis Edibles Could Be On The Menu In Pennsylvania

Unions pushing to organize as Connecticut cannabis industry expands

Wisconsin Senator Agard Says ‘Republicans Are All Talk And No Action’ On Medical Marijuana Reform

Weed seeds may be legal to ship across the US, DEA says

Kentucky Governor Says He Will Consider Executive Order on Medical Cannabis if Legalization Bill Fails to Reach His Desk

Virginia Gov. Signs Bills to Ban Delta-8 and Improve Medical Cannabis Access

WORLD

Thailand: No limit to household marijuana plants from June 9, promises Anutin

Thailand Could Be The World’s Leader For Cannabis Retreats

Khiron Opens New Zerenia Clinic And Medical Cannabis Pharmacy In Colombia

Polish high court rules against health officials, clearing hemp flowers as food

African Governments Militarize Cannabis Production, Create Prison Grow-Ops

Russian invasion of Ukraine further upends cannabis supply chain

London Drug Diversion Pilot Victim Of Misinformation And ‘Backwards, Stigmatising Attitude Towards Cannabis’

The Fight Over Cannabis Flower as ‘Generic Medication’ in Germany

Medical Cannabis to be Sold at Pharmacies in Greece

Zimbabwe Eyes Switch to Cannabis as Tobacco Demand Seen Waning

Is Sticky Weed A Good Or Bad Sign?

New Magic Mushroom Species Discovered In Australian Wilderness

Mushrooms can talk to — and protect — each other with ‘up to 50 words’

HEALTH

CBD & Bipolar Disorder

Adding hemp into feed reduces stress in cows

Is Determining a Standard Marijuana Dosing Unit Possible?

New Poll: Parents Are Open to Giving CBD to Their Children

BUSINESS & INDUSTRY

Masterchef’s Simon Toohey joins Hemp Foods Australia

‘Gifting’ weed still allowed in Washington DC as city council rejects bid to crack down on practice

First Visit to a Cannabis Dispensary? A Few Things to Keep in Mind

Seth Rogen on his pot business: ‘most people can incorporate weed into their lives’

EVENTS

Sydney 420 Rally and Community Picnic, 20 April 2022, Phillip Precinct, The Domain NSW

Nimbin 420 Day Picnic, 20 April 2022, Nimbin NSW

New Zealand’s national cannabis day of action confirmed for May 7

CAMPAIGNS

Legalise Cannabis Australia is ready to roll for the federal election

Ready to change the conversation about drugs? Registration for StoryLab 2022 is now open, and you’re invited.

Join Legalise Cannabis!  Join the federal and/or state party at legalisecannabis.org.au

FUNDRAISERS

‘End Evidence-Free RDT’ Whole Bus Ad For NSW

Donations For the Legal Fees of Mitchell Rice

PETITIONS

Closing 1 April – Petition [Victorian residents only] Review roadside cannabis testing laws

Unharm’s Legalise Cannabis Petition

End discrimination against medicinal cannabis patients in Australian drug driving laws

Imprisoned for Healing the “Incurable” with Medicinal Cannabis Therapy. Drop Alan’s Charges

RESEARCH

Global Drug Survey 2022

University of New South Wales: Cannabis experiences in the ACT

Monash University & UOW – Researchers Seek To Further Understand The Effects Of Cannabis

EDUCATION

Mardigrass Celebrates 30 Year Anniversary With A Feature Documentary

ANZCCP medicinal cannabis [Authorised Prescriber] course for doctors

Australian Cannabis Summit 2021 Catchup

Ending Discrimination: Medicinal Cannabis & Drug Driving Law Questions Answered

Voices from the Real World – Medical Cannabis Testimonials